A Real Crowd-Pleaser (That Works for One as Well)

What could be more of a crowd-pleaser than a hearty bowl of soup? Add some slices of bread and a nifty little salad, and you've got a meal that family and friends will rave about.

And what better dish could there be than soup when you're thinking about a meal for one? Add that bread ... well, you get the picture.

Make a large pot on Sunday, then freeze packets of it, and you could be eating like royalty for a week or two.

Throw in everything you can find that's left in your fridge and, as long as it blends well, you can forge ahead without even consulting a recipe. Always have some kosher stock on hand and a few fresh veggies -- or, in a pinch, frozen or canned -- and you're ready to set off on a culinary adventure.